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Golf Lessons, Tips & InstructionSun, 27 Nov 2016 18:10:55 +0000hourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1Comment on Never Shank Again by Randy Wrighthttp://zachallengolf.com/never-shank-again/comment-page-1/#comment-103702
Sun, 27 Nov 2016 18:10:55 +0000http://zachallengolf.com/?p=1750#comment-103702I had the shanks bad with every iron in my bag…..looked at all kinds of advice and nothing seemed to work. I started experimenting and here is what I came up with. I use an exaggerated closed stance. The toe of my right foot is even with the heel of my left foot. I changed my stance to very narrow, feet are 8″ apart, and I play the ball from off my left heel regardless of the club I am swinging. From that stance I take my normal swing. I noticed immediately that I could rotate easier on the back swing. I haven’t shanked a ball since and I hit the ball in the middle of the club face. Ball is perfectly straight 90% of the time, I only occasionally pull a shot and that comes when I swing too hard. I also gained about 1/2 club length. Sounds weird and unconventional, but it works. I am convinced that no one thing works for everyone, we play a strange and very individual game.
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Wed, 19 Oct 2016 09:55:14 +0000http://zachallengolf.com/?p=1750#comment-102587Hi Zack

i was practicing in my net for a while recently because my golf game had disintegrated rapidly. I went from 15 handicap to 19 and now i am at 18. For a while i worked my swing out and started getting consistent hits . Then rather suddenly i started shanking almost every shot. i couldn’t hit a wood without topping and slicing etc. Panic crept in and frustration and i haven’t been to a course out of fear. i watched your video yesterday and went back to the net last night and this morning and hit several hundred balls practicing the take back( the rehearsal swing ; out on the back swing and in on the down swing) and weight on the heels and unbelievable for me i hit 2 shanks only. Also all my golf shots were of better quality and consistency. i am pretty excited again and tomorrow i am playing a round of golf on the course and am confident again. naturally i don’t expect to have the best round ever, but i think i will start enjoying my rounds more.

Thank you so much. Your video explained to me why i shank and how to overcome and its absoluteley amazing how well you tutor it.

i have signed up for your newsletter and hopeful will improve other aspects of my game to.

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Tue, 18 Oct 2016 15:43:01 +0000http://zachallengolf.com/?p=1236#comment-102582Thanks Zack, I really appreciate your tips on early extension of the hips, it’s a problem I’ve struggled with but didn’t realize until I videoed my swing. Great tip!!
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Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:12:43 +0000http://zachallengolf.com/?p=3267#comment-101604Hi Zach;
It looks like Mcilroy is set up square to the target line in this video. Others on the internet specify a somewhat closed stance with the inside swing path. Before seeing this video, I was using that frame of reference & either hit a straight push or a snap hook. Now I’m looking forward to trying your method as it definitely makes more sense as starting with an open face should prevent the hook. Great video & thanks for all your instruction.
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Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:25:44 +0000http://zachallengolf.com/?p=4058#comment-100972Hi Zach;
This is my biggest issue with my game. I have no woosh at the bottom of my swing. The pro I used to see told me I have to get my hands higher but that really hasn’t made much difference. I normally use only a 3/4 swing because that’s my best for consistent contact. I’ve also practiced next to people having no longer a swing than mine but yet have a very distinct speed woosh. I’ve tried loosening my grip but that’s made no difference either. Even when hitting solid shots, my lack of speed is costing me distance. I’m a senior in good physical shape, using graphite senior shafts so it seems I shouldn’t have this issue at all. Any ideas? Thanks.
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Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:51:52 +0000http://zachallengolf.com/?p=4314#comment-100965Best video lesson I’ve seen. If we could just practice keeping our right shoulder in position at the start of the downswing, we could stay up with Adam Scott and Tiger Woods. Would need to work on this move for a few months, each and every day with Zach Allen. Too bad he is in California and I’m in Louisiana.
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Mon, 08 Aug 2016 19:32:38 +0000http://zachallengolf.com/?p=1750#comment-100892Brilliant video. Showed me exactly why I was shanking (conventional shank). After practicing these tips I have gone from scuttling every shot with every club (apart from putter) to thumping the ball straight and with confidence again
As a 10 handicapper I honestly thought I had lost everything – the shanks are the worst thing that can happen to any golfer. The cure is knowing what you are doing wrong and correcting it. Worst thing is the abundance of suggestions from other “expert” handicap golfers. If u don’t know what’s wrong you can’t sort it out. Simples
]]>Comment on Gripping The Club For Maximum Power by Barry Simmshttp://zachallengolf.com/gripping-the-club-for-maximum-power/comment-page-1/#comment-100629
Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:58:31 +0000http://zachallengolf.com/?p=3880#comment-100629I picked up golf 13 years ago played a few times over the course of 2 years then didn’t picked them back up again til last may. I took 8 lessons and now I can’t stop. I stumbled upon your tutorials And found every single tip I have tried from your tutorials were right. I’m still a lower than average golfer but I find your work very helpful. I’m still developing the mental aspect of the game. Once I hit a few bad shots I’m mentally zoned out and frustrated. I haven’t graduated from a par 3 course because of it. I will continue to watch and learn. Thanks again!
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Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:16:13 +0000http://zachallengolf.com/?p=1356#comment-100165Hi Zach;
A question on greenside bunkers. We are told to concentrate on hitting a certain distance behind the ball so the sand takes the ball out. After digging your feet into the sand, with a relatively flat lie, does that not put you below the ball & cause you to hit the sand 1st without being concerned about where you strike the sand? If you were playing from the fairway in the same circumstances, wouldn’t you hit it fat? Thanks.
]]>Comment on The Slot at the Top by Ron Jacobsonhttp://zachallengolf.com/the-slot-at-the-top/comment-page-1/#comment-99372
Sun, 01 May 2016 13:47:20 +0000http://zachallengolf.com/?p=4328#comment-99372So, what is the proper take a way?
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